Open To Work
KRUTI TARPARA
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Dynamic procurement specialist with extensive experience in vendor negotiations, inventory management, and cost analysis. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and driving results, complemented by a flexible approach to adapting to evolving business needs. Expertise in strategic planning and market research ensures timely delivery of high-quality products. A dependable and efficient work ethic thrives in fast-paced environments. Proficient in managing purchasing requirements for high-volume retail operations, with strong communication skills and a talent for cultivating key relationships.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
2
2
Projects
Work History
Buyer
Electromart (Ontario) Inc.
07.2023 - 09.2025
- Managed purchasing for two branches, overseeing 2,500+ SKUs and coordinating with 50+ active suppliers to support $1.2M in annual procurement.
- Created and processed 700+ purchase orders in a month, issued RFQs, and negotiated competitive pricing and terms with suppliers to secure favorable contracts to reduce costs and timely deliveries.
- Built strong supplier and customer relationships to ensure consistent product quality and competitive pricing. In addition, analyzed market trends to inform purchasing decisions and optimize inventory levels.
- Implemented inventory control strategies (EOQ, min/max levels), monitored demand trends, and maintained >75% stock accuracy while reducing overstock and shortages.
- Maintained accurate item master data, executed inventory adjustments, and generated transfer reports to support operational accuracy.
- Oversaw agreement renewals to ensure continuous supply and worked with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Played a key role in the migration to Epicor Prophet 21 ERP—updating vendor data, maintaining procurement records, and training users on new workflows.
- Coordinated with logistics teams on delivery schedules, freight rates, while minimizing impact on operations.
- Implemented and achieved cost-saving initiatives by assessing product alternatives without sacrificing quality and negotiating bilk purchase agreements with key suppliers.
Junior Data & Business Intelligence Analyst
Prolix Technikos
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Created and updated simple dashboards in Tableau to track project status, client requests, and team performance for internal reporting.
- Collected and organized data from different systems, cleaned it in Excel, and prepared reports for managers to support daily decision-making.
- Used SQL to pull data from company databases and checked for errors or missing information.
- Helped identify basic issues in data processes and suggested improvements to make reports faster and more accurate.
- Researched market trends and competitor websites to support planning for new services and pricing strategies.
- Worked closely with developers, support staff, and managers to understand their data needs and deliver clear, easy-to-use reports.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Analytics For Business Decision Making
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON04.2023
Business Analysis
Fanshawe College
London, ON04.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Maharaja Sayajirao University
04.2019
Skills
- Purchasing strategies & Price Negotiations
- Inventory Management & Control
- Vendor & Supplier Relationship Management
- Data Analysis (SQL, Excel) & Tableau Dashboards
- ERP Implementation & Data Migration
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Cost Optimization & Forecasting
- KPI Tracking & Operational Reporting
- Multi-tasking strength
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Purchasing Foundation — Aug 2023
- Business Intelligence Analyst (Intermediate) — Dec 2022
- Business Intelligence Analyst (Foundation) — Dec 2022
- IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner — Oct 2022
- Predictive Analytics Modeler (Foundation) — Mar 2023
Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Buyer
Electromart (Ontario) Inc.
07.2023 - 09.2025
Junior Data & Business Intelligence Analyst
Prolix Technikos
07.2020 - 03.2021
Business Analysis
Fanshawe College
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Maharaja Sayajirao University
Post-Graduate Certificate - Analytics For Business Decision Making
Mohawk College